Absent for 100 days... Song Min-ho 'silent' on questions about resuming service after suspended sentence [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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Song Min-ho, a member of the boy group WINNER, who was indicted on charges of violating the Military Service Act for habitually leaving his post without authorization while working as a social service worker, was sentenced to a suspended prison term in the first instance.

On the morning of the 1st, Criminal Division 10 of the Seoul Western District Court sentenced Song Min-ho, who faces charges of violating the Military Service Act, to one year in prison with a two-year suspension.

Song Min-ho is accused of leaving his post without authorization, including being absent for more than 100 days, while working as a social service worker at a facility in Mapo-gu from March 2023 to December of the following year.

On this day, the court stated regarding Song Min-ho, "Military service is a fundamental obligation of the state that must be fulfilled diligently. Social service workers cannot be an exception," while also explaining the reasons for sentencing by noting that "he has admitted all charges and is showing remorse, and his health condition appears to have affected his military service."

Person A, who was the supervising manager when Song Min-ho worked as a social service worker, was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspension. Person A is accused of neglecting supervision despite knowing about Song Min-ho's dereliction of duty.

The court determined that Person A contributed to inadequate service by ignoring his management responsibilities as the person in charge, such as leaving Song Min-ho's absences unaddressed or signing attendance logs, and stated that "the responsibility is not light."

Previously, the Prosecution Service had requested a sentence of one year and six months for Song Min-ho and one year for Person A at the final hearing in April.

The scene of the first-instance trial was packed with fans who flew in from around the world to see Song Min-ho.

However, Song Min-ho remained silent in response to reporters' questions regarding his future activity plans and resuming service, and left the court in a prepared vehicle.

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